Game Overview

Set in a dystopian future, this video game is a rail shooter that combines live-action video segments with interactive gameplay. Players take on the role of Tully Bodine, a rogue freighter pilot tasked with smuggling contraband across a heavily monitored and hostile landscape.

Gameplay

The game is structured around piloting a hovercraft-like vehicle along a predefined track, requiring players to dodge obstacles, battle enemy crafts, and navigate increasingly difficult routes. Success in the game relies on quick reflexes and strategic use of limited resources. The interactive movie elements integrate cinematic storytelling with the direct action of a traditional video game.

Development and Impact

Developed by Rocket Science Games, a relatively small but ambitious studio of the 1990s, the game showcased their drive to blend Silicon Valley tech aspirations with Hollywood storytelling. Although not widely considered a major hit, its innovative use of live-action techniques provided a unique experience during its release period. This helped pave the way for future experiments in combining film with interactive media.